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Wintrust Financial Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5%

FSA

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation in Chicago is seeking an AVP – Treasury to drive liquidity, capital and balance sheet management reporting, forecasting and strategy. Reporting to the VP – Treasury, you will support and lead high-impact functions from daily liquidity optimization to executive-level reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting and 5+ years in treasury, ALM or FP&A, with strong analytical skills, proficiency in banking regulations and data-driven forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• 5+ years in treasury, ALM, FP&A or related corporate finance fields.
• Strong analytical skills with banking regulatory knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with accurate financial reporting and data aggregation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee liquidity forecasting and short-to-long-term cash planning.
• Direct collateral management and access to lending facilities.
• Support stress testing and capital adequacy oversight.
• Deliver audit-ready treasury and regulatory reporting for management.

Skills

Financial analysis

ALM / FP&A

Regulatory knowledge

Data accuracy

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Workday

Office Connect

Bloomberg

Empyrean

Job description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

Why join us?

An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years). Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few. Family-friendly work hours. Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

We provide a vibrant, team-oriented atmosphere with opportunities for individual growth through collaboration with other departments and exposure to executive management. We are seeking a critical thinker with the ability to analyze and adapt to emerging risks and regulatory changes. Further your career by playing an important role in a growing organization.

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President – Treasury will play a critical role in executing liquidity, capital and balance sheet management reporting, forecasting & strategy. Reporting directly to the VP – Treasury, this individual will support and lead high impact functions ranging from daily liquidity optimization to complex balance sheet and executive committee reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Liquidity & Cash Forecasting – assist in overseeing daily liquidity positioning and short-to-long-term cash forecasting
• Collateral Optimization – Direct collateral management processes & frameworks to secure borrowing availability at various lending facilities (including and primarily focused on FRB/FHLB)
• Stress Testing – Assist in maintaining and overseeing robust liquidity and capital stress testing frameworks & processes
• Capital Oversight – Support comprehensive capital management, regulatory capital tracking and capital adequacy oversight
• Financial Reporting – Deliver accurate, audit-ready Treasury financial reporting for internal management
• Line of Business (LOB) Advisory – Act as a strategic partner to individual lines of business by supporting their localized reporting, budgeting and forecasting needs
• ALCO & CMC Materials – Assist in the data aggregation, analysis and material production for the Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) and Capital Management Committee (CMC)

Qualifications

• Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree Required (Finance/Accounting focus preferred), Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate treasury, asset-liability management (ALM), financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or related corporate finance fields
• Banking-Specific Analytical Proficiency – Advanced proficiency in bank financials analysis, balance sheet analytics, data-driven forecasting (experience with Workday, Office Connect, Bloomberg, Empyrean preferred), and working knowledge of banking regulations (experience with Category IV requirements a plus)
• Detail-Oriented – Highly rigorous and detail-oriented approach to financial reporting, regulatory exams preparation, committee material production and data aggregation where accuracy is non-negotiable
• Diligent Work Ethic – Self-driven professional with proven history of going above and beyond to ensure Team requirements and aspirations are met, with a focus on timely end-result fulfillment, always deploying robust internal time-management processes focusing on efficiency and effectiveness
• Adaptable Professionalism – Adaptable professional who possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and thrives in fast-paced environments, often proactively anticipating shifts in liquidity, market risk and capital positioning

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. #LI-ONSITE

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success.

Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots.

Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here Click here for Equal Opportunities.